I’d rather watch Lou Dobbs than O’Reilly (not the same thing I know, but viewers get in habits that are not exactly in line with the producers and advertising salesmens views of “competition”). Lou’s a Democrat, of sorts, but he has the same take on a lot of issues that I do. Geraldo is on Fox News way too often now. I just click away when I see him — in part because what he is talking about may not be appropriate for children.
Yes, I also like what Dobbs has to say about the illegal invasion, so I often watch parts of his show. He never misses a chance to bash Bush, though, which is when I change the channel.
Seeing Geraldo on the screen always makes me change the channel, no matter what the venue. I despise that creep.
As for what’s appropriate for children, if I still had youngsters at home, I would be afraid to turn on the TV most of the time. My sympathies to you and all young parents. When my kids were young, I steadfastly refused to get cable because that was when MTV was really getting started, and I had heard about the inappropriateness of their videos. Lordy, that was in the 1980s! Today’s spewing of garbage on that channel is even worse, I know.
I also change the channel when they start talking about Britney or any of the other sluts because I just don’t care, and it infuriates when they give them the attention that they are looking for. Ditto for outrageous comments from any of the Hollywoodenheads. And FOX NEWS is every bit as guilty of this as any are. IMO, FOX’s only true journalists are Chris Wallace and Brit Hume. And Charles Krauhammer, although his role there is really as contributing pundit. I think Julie Banderas is pretty good, although she does tend to argue with rather than interview lefties. While part of my brain is saying, “Go get ‘im, Julie!” another part is saying that she is not being impartial.
Sorry for the long response. I guess I am being too verbose this morning. And I really have a ton of chores to get to....
God bless you and your family.